Ingarden

What's in the box: Each delivery holds certified organic microgreen seed refills that fit the ingarden device, and the first order also includes the device itself.

Ingarden sells a countertop growing device for microgreens, plus a recurring supply of organic seed refills. You put a refill in the unit and add water. There is no soil, and the company says the greens are ready to harvest in about seven days. Each starter set pairs the device with a 90 day supply of one mix. The choices include a bestseller blend of five popular varieties, a broccoli mix, a broccoli and radish mix, and a mustard based blend. A set costs €159.99, and the subscription then runs €16.99 per month. Your first purchase has a 100 day money back guarantee, and the company advertises a lifetime guarantee on the device. Shipping is free on orders over €49 in Germany and Austria, and the shop also serves several other European countries. The marketing leans hard on nutrition, including a claim of 40 times more nutrients than vegetables. Microgreens are nutrient dense, but read those figures as promotion, not as a reason to buy. The real appeal is convenience: a steady supply of fresh greens for salads, sandwiches and bowls with no gardening skill needed. The downsides are that you depend on the brand's own refills, and a small tray gives a modest harvest for a monthly fee.